December 16, 2025

164 - Investigating Remote Sampling, Sample Retention and Re-Analysis, and Athlete Experiences in Anti-Doping - Daniel Westmattelmann, PhD

Dr. Daniel Westmattelmann is Professor in Business Administration at the Private University of Economics and Technology (PHWT) in Vechta, Germany, as well as an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Münster. In this episode, he discussed his former career as a professional cyclist, his path to becoming a researcher, and some of his recent research projects. In particular, he described a PCC-funded research project that examined a remote sampling system for anti-doping. He also shared recently published work using simulations to study the impacts of sample retention and re-analysis on doping behavior and doping detection, as well as a collaborative project investigating the experiences and challenges of athletes who have been sanctioned for anti-doping rule violations.

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